Severe iron deficiency associated with head lice in young woman

A young patient with severe iron deficiency may have developed the condition from chronic and heavy lice infestation, according to an article published in BMJ Case Reports.

Clearer labels needed on drugs containing animal products

Patients with specific dietary restrictions may be unwittingly taking medicines containing animal products, suggests an article published on bmj.com.Dr Kinesh Patel and Dr Kate Tatham say most medications prescribed in primary care contain animal derived products and it is unclear whether they are suitable for vegetarians.

News from Annals of Internal Medicine: 12 November 2013

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Insufficient evidence that multivitamins prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease or death

A systematic review of published studies found insufficient evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, or mortality from those diseases in healthy adults, according to an article published in Annals of Internal Medicine…

Anaphylactic Reactions Possible From Bee Pollen Supplements

Although many people take bee pollen as a health supplement, it can cause severe anaphylactic reactions.

How Red Wine’s Resveratrol Confers Health Benefits

Scientists have found out why resveratrol, a chemical naturally found in red wine, grapes, and some other fruit and vegetables, has health benefits, according to an article published in the journal Cell, February 3rd issue…

Many Dieters Eating Wrong Foods Due To Misleading Labeling

Dieters are more drawn to such words in labels as healthy than non-dieters, which would be OK if all labels were super honest, unfortunately a considerable number are misleading and dieters often end up eating the complete opposite – unhealthy foods, according to an article published in The Journal of Consumer Research…

Whole-Grain Foods As Effective As Medication For High Blood Pressure

If you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), you may find that a diet high in whole-grains, such as oats or wholemeal bread, is as effective as taking anti-hypertensive medications, Scottish scientists reveal in an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…

Eating Lots Of Soy Isoflavones Reduces Risk Of Some Breast Cancers Coming Back

Women who have survived hormone-sensitive cancers and are of post-menopausal age have a significantly lower risk of breast cancer recurrence if they regularly eat lots of soy isoflavones, Chinese researchers reveal in an article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…

Lack Of Sleep Can Make Dieters Lose Muscle Instead Of Fat

People who are on a low-calorie diet will lose the same amount of weight whether they sleep an average of 8.5 hours or 5.5 hours each night.

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